Cancano Lakes - Autumn Edition 🍁(Lombardy, Italy)

Cancano (1'907 meters a.s.l.) is one of the most visited and photographed places in Alta Valtellina. Located in “Val Fraele” (Fraele valley), in the municipality of Valdidentro, it has been a protected area included in the borders of the Stelvio National Park since 1977. About 15 kilometres from Bormio, the Cancano lakes area surprises its visitors thanks to the majesty of its environment where the 2 big artificial basins of Cancano and San Giacomo stand out from the scenery. The very panoramic access road, designed with a slight and regular slope, was built by the AEM (energy company of Milan) during the construction of the dam “Cancano II”. The new road was fundamental in permitting the transit of the trolley-truck with the materials necessary to build the impressive dam. The ascent, marked by 21 hairpin bends, brings you to 2 little tunnels dug into the rock. A few meters after the tunnels, the spectacular “Torri di Fraele” (ancient towers) have stood out for hundreds of years. Here it’s necessary to take a break to enjoy the wonderful landscape of “Valdidentro” and its mountains. Continuing toward the lakes the road becomes flat. After passing along the beautiful natural lake of “Scale” you will reach the Cancano area with its wide horizon, its shelters and its many hiking and environmental opportunities.